Glossary
Abbreviations and definitions of terms used in the sketches.
| Term | Abbreviation | Meaning |
| Kaiserliche Marine | KM | The Imperial German Navy from 1871 to 1919 |
| Konteradmiral | KAdm | A naval Rear Admiral |
| Seiner Majestät Schiff | SMS | German for His Majesty's Ship; equivalent to HMS |